BMW 6-Series BMW 6-Series

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BMW 6-Series repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 16 repairs.
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BMW 6-Series repair cost distribution

$2500+ (10%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (63%)

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Chart based on 30 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2015 BMW 6-Series

Engine not specified

BMW in Arkansas, United States
Jan 2016 - Jul 2017
Mar 2016

28000 mi

US $500
Installed new lubristat. 
Feb 2017

28000 mi

US $500
Ordered new lubristat 
Jun 2017

26000 mi

US $3
description 

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2014 BMW 6-Series 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 575hp 4.4L V8 7-speed automated manual RWD

BMW 6-Series in California, United States
Dec 2021 - Jul 2022
Jan 2022

57000 mi

US $50
Replaced turbo coolant hoses. 

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2014 BMW 6-Series 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 445hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

BMW 6-Series in California, United States
- Feb 2015
Feb 2015

11000 mi
Drivetrain Replaced 

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2008 BMW 6-Series 2dr Coupe

500-horsepower 5.0L V10 7-speed automated manual RWD

BMW 6-Series in Florida, United States
Oct 2018 - Nov 2018
Nov 2018

56000 mi

US $500
Dried out upper windshield seal replaced 

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2008 BMW 6-Series 2dr Convertible

360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

BMW 6-Series in Texas, United States
- Jul 2012
Jul 2012

28000 mi
Replaced the air bag sensor seat mat. 

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2007 BMW 6-Series 2dr Coupe

360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed manual RWD

BMW 6-Series in Nevada, United States
Jun 2011 - Jul 2022
Sep 2011

26000 mi
Door sill plate lighting failed 

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2006 BMW 6-Series 2dr Convertible

360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed manual RWD

BMW 6-Series in New York, United States
- Nov 2009
Nov 2009

31500 mi
Washer pump failed. Replaced. 

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2005 BMW 6-Series 2dr Coupe

325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD

BMW 6-Series in Mississippi, United States
- Jan 2008
Nov 2006

15000 mi
Took car in for active steering failure and clicking when tilt wheel moves up and down. Also, power windows go into safe mode and reverse to down position intermittently when trying to raise them. Serviced under warranty but windows still have problem. 
Mar 2007

18000 mi
Active steering failed again. Tilt wheel and window issues also. Dealer going to replace entire steering column. When part arrived (2 wks)found small part broken inside and just replaced it. No issues since with active steer. 
Jan 2008

24000 mi
Tilt wheel issue back. Told problem is a known problem and will likely need to be repaired from time to time. Windows reinitialized. Still have same problem with them. First official BMW maintenance performed. 

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2004 BMW 6-Series 2dr Coupe

325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

BMW 6-Series in Minnesota, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Jul 2017

75000 mi

US $4000
Had all gaskets on the engine replaced due to oil leak. 
BMW 6-Series in Ireland
- Oct 2010
Oct 2010

54560 mi

€2000
new steering rack new adaptive bi-xenon headlight 
BMW 6-Series in Great Britain
- Jul 2014
Jul 2014

80000 mi

£350
oil leak, vacuum pump. 

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BMW 6-Series Repair Histories

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